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Welcome to Vincent Caprani’s page on Podcasts.ie. Vincent was born and bred in Dublin of Italian descent.
As if working under a pseudonym writing 3 gothic historic novels as Charlote Massey, 2 books of doggerel and 2 Dublin guides and a novel under his own name and spending his working life as a printer wasn’t enough, Vincent’s connection with Irish literature goes deeper than most with a cameo role based on his grandfather in James Joyce’s Ulysses.
Vincent’s “A View From The Dart” was a unique take on the historic Dublin buildings which were within walking distance of all the stations along the then newly open Dublin Area Rapid Transport System rail line which at the time ran from Howth in North Dublin to Bray in County Wicklow. One of Vincent’s collections “Rowdy Rhymes and Recimitations: Doggerel for a departed Dublin was perhaps the first piece of viral marketing, even before the invention of the term when it was brought to the attention of a very eager public. At one point one of his ‘poems ” Gough’s Statue” was attributed to Brendan Behan, though it was never intended for public consumption, it did go viral, and was eventually published by Gill Mc Millan in 2011. Vincents is also a contributes a monthly colum to The Irish Printer Magazine
Vincent Caprani can be contacted via our contact page
Vincent is one of 10 authors who have presented our special series of podcasts ‘The Writers’s Passage’ to listen to Vincent’s episode featuring ‘A View From The Dart’ click Here
The Writer’s Passage is a series exclusively produced for Podcasts.ie under the Arts Council of Ireland’s Literature Project Award.
In this series we are bringing you ten shows, each one detailing the location or locations from a well known book. In each episode the author of that book will bring us on a tour of the areas which are relevant to them and to some of the context within the pages of their book. The Writer’s Passage will bring you on a journey from Sligo to Roscommon, Longford, Kilkenny, Mayo, Tipperary, Antrim, Waterford, Cork, and Dublin.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Vincent Caprani on the 16th of October 2021. May he rest in peace.
#1 by Michael Nelson on June 21, 2011 - 4:43 pm
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Dear Vincent,
How delighted I am to have found your website and to be able to listen to your podcasts! I discovered your superb verse narrative “Victoria-n-Edwardiana” in “The Irish Reciter” a few years ago. Since that time I have performed this piece in public several times and it has become one of my most popular recitations. I now look forward to getting a copy of your “Rowdy Rhymes …”. Thank you for bringing me and many others such joy. Best wishes,
Michael
#2 by Michael on September 28, 2011 - 3:36 pm
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Dear Vincent,
I have just returned from two weeks in France and was delighted to find your book “Rowdy Rhymes” awaiting me. I ordered it on spec from Amazon after my admiration of your ‘Victoria-n-Edwardiana’ verses. My faith was well-placed: you are a wordsmith of the first water! I would love to find more of your verse. It is now my intention to come to Dublin–and, if possible, to meet you. Sincere best wishes,
Michael
#3 by brian cleary on December 1, 2011 - 5:42 pm
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Hi Vincient
Ive been reading Rowdy Rhymes , wonderful stuff from start to finish I think ill have to become your agent . ive been reading them out to people in pubs and clubs and even in cafes and restaurants on the good awol northside of dub im buying afew of your books for friends for christmas . love to meet up with you .
regards Brian Cleary
#4 by admin on December 1, 2011 - 9:42 pm
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Dear Michael,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, we passed on your messages to Vincent recently as he has been busy for the past while what with the launch etc.
Time and shedule allowing Vincent would love to meet up with you if he is available at the time of your next visit. Please send your contact details in an e mail to studio@podcasts.ie so that we can send on Vincent details to you.
#5 by admin on December 1, 2011 - 9:43 pm
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Hi Brian,
We passed on your comments to Vincent today on your behalf and he was thrilled you took the time to contact him through Podcasts.ie.
Time and shedule allowing Vincent would love to meet up with you. Please send your contact details in an e mail to studio@podcasts.ie so that we can send on Vincent details to you.
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#6 by Philomena on February 20, 2012 - 12:33 pm
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I am loving Rowdy Rhymes. It is hilarious. Thanks so much for sharing your great wit and sense of humour. It is a great gift.
#7 by Patrick CUILHE on November 18, 2012 - 11:48 am
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Do you remember me ? I was this young French who spent three weeks in Malahide, many yeras ago ! I’m really happy ! How is the Caprani’s family ?
God bless you all !
Patrick
#8 by leonard Russell on December 5, 2012 - 10:26 pm
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Hi Vincent I first came in contact with your work when I heard a good friend of mine recite your recimentations and have been a huge fan since. you discribe it just like it is in Dublin working class areas
Love your stuff
#9 by John Erskine on December 19, 2012 - 6:32 pm
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Dear Vincent, I was born and raised in Vernon Gardens in Clontarf, left home to go to sea at the age of 15 in 1963. My Mother Phyllis Erskine used to work as a part time secretary in the printing trade for an Albert Caprani, would that be your father by any chance?
#10 by tony knowles on January 6, 2013 - 4:59 pm
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Vincent, long time no see ,still have fond memories of our radio broadcasts together
Tony Knowles